Priest Accused of Stealing $750K | Pittsburgh News

A former priest, Gregory Madeya, is facing felony charges for allegedly stealing nearly $750,000 from Ukrainian Catholic churches and his elderly mother—accused of financial exploitation, tax evasion, and even pawning a sacred chalice. Investigators uncovered drug paraphernalia, hidden bank accounts, and stolen funds from church fundraisers like pierogi sales. Madeya, now arrested in Florida, allegedly used the cash to buy a Mustang and fuel drug habits, while his mother, unable to manage her finances, lost $250,000. With $250,000 in unreported taxes and a preliminary hearing looming, the Eparchy vows to recover lost funds as the case unfolds. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fcc78204a2ebc10e